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Phil Mercer

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Christchurch still on edge after earthquake

Oct 21, 2010

Christchurch still on edge after earthquake

Regular aftershocks since it was convulsed by worst earthquake in 80 years have made living in Christchurch a nerve-racking experience. Read article "Christchurch still on edge after earthquake"

Search on for whale-riding teenager

Oct 5, 2010

Australian surfer faces $10,000 in fines after claims his daredevil antics could have been traumatic for giant mammal and catastrophic for the boy.Read article "Search on for whale-riding teenager"

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Australian state eyes uranium exploration

May 24, 2012

For 28 years the state of New South Wales has remained off limits to uranium exploration. This year Sydney lawmakers have overturned the ban in the hope of eventually supplying new nuclear nations, such as the UAE. Read article

In the Shade of the Shady Tree: stories from Australia's wheatbelt

May 19, 2012

In his latest collection of short fiction, John Kinsella provides 33 frankly written, tension-filled glimpses of life in Western Australia's wheatbelt region.Read article

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